Honda Center Pregame Guide
Anaheim Ducks · Anaheim, CA
For Ducks games every bag and purse must be no larger than 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches and is manually inspected — clear bags must fit the same dimensions, and backpacks of any size are refused. General parking is included for events at all onsite lots with no separate parking pass, which is unusual and worth knowing, with the Katella and Cerritos Garages open to ticket holders. Every entry door runs Evolv Express metal detection, and the arena asks guests to arrive at least 60 minutes early. The surrounding OCVIBE development is actively changing the area, so the arena warns that conditions and parking availability are evolving.
Tips & Fan Reports
OCVIBE construction is live around the arena, so the route and the available parking are both moving targets.
Parking is included with the event at every onsite lot — no separate pass to buy, which is rare.
A 4 by 6 by 1.5 inch bag is the ceiling and a clear bag gets no extra allowance.
Every door screens with Evolv, and the arena asks for a 60-minute head start.
Where to Go Before the Game
Katella Garage and Cerritos Garage
The two garages open to ticket holders. General parking is included for events at all onsite lots, so no separate parking pass is needed.
Known for Open to ticket holders · No separate pass · Onsite
The onsite lots during OCVIBE construction
General parking at all onsite lots is included with event attendance rather than sold separately — a rarity among arenas. The surrounding OCVIBE development is reshaping the roads around the lots, so the arena advises arriving early.
Known for Included with the event · No parking pass · All onsite lots
Rules to Know
What Honda Center allows, and what it does not.
- For Anaheim Ducks games, all bags and purses must be no larger than 4 in. x 6 in. x 1.5 in. and are subject to manual inspection.
- Clear bags must also fit within those dimensions. Backpacks of any size are not permitted.
- The Katella Garage and Cerritos Garage are open for use by ticket holders. General parking is included for events at all onsite lots, with no separate parking pass required.
- The surrounding area is undergoing significant change with the OCVIBE development. Guests are advised to plan ahead and arrive early for evolving conditions and parking availability.
- All entry doors are fitted with Evolv Express metal detection systems, and all guests are screened before entry.
- Guests are advised to arrive at least 60 minutes early, and to use Waze for navigation.
- The arena publishes no tailgating policy.
What to Bring
- A bag the gate will accept
For Ducks games, bags and purses, including clear bags, may not exceed 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches; backpacks are prohibited at every size.
- Only the outside food and drink the rule allows
Outside food and beverages are prohibited, including filled or empty water bottles and containers.
- A card or a phone wallet
Honda Center is cashless and accepts major credit, debit, and mobile payments for merchandise, concessions, the Box Office, restaurants, and parking.
- Your tickets on a charged phone
Ducks tickets are digital and available through the Honda Center + Ducks app; screenshots and printed mobile QR codes are not accepted.
- A layer for the walk in
January evenings average 49°F outside Honda Center.
- A rain layer for the walk in
January averages 3.2 inches of rain outside Honda Center.
Anaheim Ducks Tailgate Gear
Canopies, grills, coolers, and official Anaheim Ducks gear for the ultimate tailgate.
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How We Checked This Page
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- Pregame
Honda Center official site: Bag Policy, Know Before You Go, Parking and Transportation, and General Building Policies
- Venue policies
Current Honda Center A-Z, accessibility, construction, concessions, and Anaheim Ducks game-day pages reviewed for Ducks game-day policies.
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals